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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders from CMPI, MAPA, and NRD discussed plans to integrate North Omaha’s Mayan community garden with the Beltline Trail on Tuesday, noting that the 8.5-acre site was underused. The project will promote active transportation and protect natural resources—its development is set to begin next spring. KETV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two Douglas County deputies rescued a young woman from a burning 2019 BMW that crashed under the 180th Street bridge near Elkhorn just before 1 a.m. Sunday and pulled her to safety—she suffered minor injuries in the accident. WOWT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska prosecutors charged Gavin Thompson, 23, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, with multiple crimes after he allegedly murdered a Wisconsin woman and led officers on a chase with her body in his vehicle last week—his attorney has requested a competency evaluation to determine his fitness for trial and his next court date is set for Aug. 26. WOWT
- ➤ Deputies searching a cornfield near Schnkeeloth Road on Tuesday at 11:10 a.m. found remains in a wooded creek near where a 40-year-old man was last seen on July 7 and reported missing on July 10 — friends had earlier uncovered personal items like pants and a wallet on July 19 — and the identity of the deceased remains unconfirmed with an autopsy scheduled this week. WOWT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor John Ewing Jr. handed his budget for the coming year to the Omaha City Council yesterday during a regular meeting to set plans for the city's financial future. WOWT
- ➤ The Omaha City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved renaming Lothrop Street in North Omaha to John W. Ewing Jr. Street in honor of the city’s first Black mayor who grew up there. A renaming ceremony will be held July 31 at 1 p.m. (during Native Omaha Days) and the council also approved renaming two nearby streets (for Bettie McDonald and Vera Johnson) to further recognize local heritage. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ Neighbors near Flanagan Lake are worried that Omaha’s Boulevard Master Plan will force trees on HWS Cleveland Boulevard—which could block the lakeside views they paid for and pose wind safety risks. The plan, based on a 2017 agreement, has led residents to ask the city to reconsider the tree guidelines since their street is not a true boulevard. 3 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Big Ten Media Days on July 22, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule said his Huskers are strong enough to compete for 10 wins this season—using last season as a springboard for future success. WOWT
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Tyler Childers Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — CHI Health Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of live music with Tyler Childers.
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Night Market Hosted by Veridian Credit Union
6-10 p.m. — Turner Park — Free entry — Experience local vendors, live music, and a vibrant community atmosphere at Omaha’s Night Market.
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Banda El Recodo Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Liberty First Credit Union Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of Banda El Recodo, the legendary Mexican music group.
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Jenny Haniver Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — Slowdown — $10 — Experience the captivating instrumental landscapes of Portland's Jenny Haniver as they blend ambient music with aggressive dynamics.
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Omaha Days All Star Comedy Jam
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with top comedians like Lavell Crawford and Gary Owen in Omaha's premier venue.
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Hinder - Back to Life Tour Part II
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Barnato — Price TBA — Rock out with Hinder as they bring their back to life tour to Omaha.
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JoJo Siwa Concert
8:30-11:30 p.m. — Steelhouse Omaha — Cost info not provided — Experience the vibrant pop sounds of JoJo Siwa in an unforgettable live performance.
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Comic Con Nebraska
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM — CHI Health Center — Tickets from $26 — Celebrate comics, creators, and fandom at Omaha's first Comic Con.
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Jake Scott Concert
7-9 p.m. — Slowdown — $25 — Experience the catchy pop sound of Jake Scott as he performs live in Omaha.
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Wave To Earth Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Steelhouse Omaha — Tickets available — Experience the indie pop sounds of Seoul's own 'Wave to Earth' featuring Daniel Kim, Dong Kyu Shin, and John Cha.
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